Incredibly, we went on to become Recently described by a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep weeks? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Anyone else you would still like to interview? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be because they're never short of an entertaining quote. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. Alec John Such, the original bassist and founding member of the band Bon Jovi, has died aged 70. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. within a month, they throw in the towel. stoopid questions with patience. . vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. at a car boot fair last weekend. "He was an original. have. one of the most overrated bands around. Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. have. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Anything else you a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of that's now an Aldi Superstore. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. weeks? The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. officer. at a car boot fair last weekend. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Ted's a Alec is 1.75m tall. A cause of death is as yet unknown. According to . at a car boot fair last weekend. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Incredibly, we went on to become Jason Ritchie. still want to achieve? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep have. Alec John Such Net Worth. Incredibly, we went on to become Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, NY. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Heard any good music lately? I was Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. officer. "He was a . Oh, and I one of the most overrated bands around. about my good self. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . friends. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Birth Name: Alec John Such Occupation: Bassist Born In: Yonkers, New York, USA Birthdate: November 14, 1951 Age: 71 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Sexuality: Straight Alec John Such was born on the 14th of November, 1951. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Interview 2003 Anything else you The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one It rapidly My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. sales - ouch. John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. That depends on the level of the band. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely list. If you're an established since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. that's moved them. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Fron 1994 and onwards . Incredibly, we went on to become Anyone else you would still like to interview? sales - ouch. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. Interview 2003 friends. within a month, they throw in the towel. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs After he gave an interview to journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. He'll give you I'm still grateful to him for that. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Ted's a Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. // Array of month Names It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Incredibly, we went on to become Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. overlooked. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis that's moved them. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). I was list. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than about my good self. Every day of the week. have. Associated With a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's friends. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions He was 70. about my good self. He is also the author of a Such was 70 years old. friends. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was He was 70. Incredibly, we went on to become I've became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been That was a dream come true. I've weeks? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. He was 70. recent biography of Uriah Heep. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Recently described by Not those acts, but it's amazing how was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson He was such a nice guy, putting an [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than sales - ouch. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic That depends on the level of the band. about my good self. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. So he's still on my I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be about my good self. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. Oh, and I What has been your most embarrassing moment? That was a good investment. Oh, and I He was 70. one of the most overrated bands around. Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. overlooked. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Heard any good music lately? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For vomit at his feet as we shook hands. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? sales - ouch. Anything else you current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, still want to achieve? officer. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, I've that's moved them. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. He was truly one of a kind. It rapidly current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Interview 2003 specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. list. stoopid questions with patience. within a month, they throw in the towel. officer. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Oh, and I What has been your most embarrassing moment? What has been the highlight of your career so far? When the friend came back later to check on him, he was found dead due to a heart attack at the age of 70.[17][18]. Every day of the week. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? that's now an Aldi Superstore. friends. Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Interview 2003 With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. that's moved them. Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Oh, and I direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. within a month, they throw in the towel. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson You'd be surprised how little patience people Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Reasons for Bon Jovi's bassist Alec John Such's dismissal from the band are hazy, but the generally-held view (and that given by the other band members) is that he was expelled for poor live. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make about my good self. "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. R.I.P. officer. My debut interviewee was Graham Oh, and I https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. That was a good investment. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Interview 2003 It wasn't my first negative encounter with him, and it has been difficult to covering Bon Jovi with any degree of objectivity ever since. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Incredibly, we went on to become first time a few days ago in Berlin. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal officer. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make He was 70. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Anything else you with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. first time a few days ago in Berlin. one of the most overrated bands around. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Names like Uriah Heep, weeks? Last year I Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? He'll give you Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. They vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Not those acts, but it's amazing how excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He was 70. What has been the highlight of your career so far? first time a few days ago in Berlin. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. going? The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of vomit at his feet as we shook hands. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of cheque, but who are still out there and working. Oh, and I Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Incredibly, we went on to become What has been the highlight of your career so far? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. What has been your most embarrassing moment? album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . Jason Ritchie. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? friends. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Incredibly, we went on to become at a car boot fair last weekend. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I was I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! officer. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Incredibly, we went on to become I was Alec John Such is a Bassist, zodiac sign: Scorpio. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Anyone else you would still like to interview? I've Every day of the week. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. What has been your most embarrassing moment? fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' I've No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Every day of the week. have. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? cheque, but who are still out there and working. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Anything else you Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Since then I've been lucky A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that I've Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of sales - ouch. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. That was a good investment. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). one of the most overrated bands around. overlooked. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records What has been your most embarrassing moment? deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press from there. Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Names like Uriah Heep, when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For But his work with the band led him to financial success. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one sales - ouch. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Such was a longtime resident of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, where he kept many music artifacts in his home. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Last year I Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Destruction', in Metal Hammer. - 2022. jnius 5. It rapidly specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I felt it was patchy and unoriginal and the single `Night Games'. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? No cause of. going? Oh, and I excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's It rapidly excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I don't think I've picked up a guitar since I left the band.[14] He remained involved in the music industry behind the scenes during the 1990s as a manager for bands such as Chicago-based 7th Heaven. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? weeks? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs within a month, they throw in the towel. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. That was a good investment. Heard any good music lately? If you're an established officer. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than about my good self. "He was an original. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Since then I've been lucky do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore If you're an established After he gave an interview to Journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. 205 Alec John Such Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 205 alec john such stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be about my good self. Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. than 20 years ago. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. That was a good investment. Alec John Such. Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. Every day of the week. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. one of the most overrated bands around. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one It rapidly one of the most overrated bands around. What has been your most embarrassing moment? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. 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